Guelph man plans to run for leadership of the Liberal Party

Guelph Mercury

GUELPH — A Guelph man is planning on throwing his hat into the ring for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.

59-year-old John Williams ran against Guelph MP Frank Valeriote in 2007 when the city’s federal Liberals chose their candidate for the next federal election. Although Williams lost in that contest, he said he is now planning on running for the leadership of the Liberal party.

The leadership race is expected to begin on Nov. 14, five months before the party intends to introduce their new leader to Canadians. The entry fee to become a candidate is $75,000, paid in three, non-refundable installments to the party.